Inspection Report

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THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL

12 N FRONT ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3467256
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8778253
DBPR license5501091

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#8High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook on cook line washed hands for approximately five (5) seconds. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table on cook line, fisherman's stew 118F. Stew reheated approximately 4.5 hours prior. Stew discarded. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table on cook line, fisherman's stew 118F. Stew reheated approximately 4.5 hours prior. Stew discarded. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One training record is screen shot of record.

Basic 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on main cook line.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling on cook line near air vents.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple hand washing sinks have "handwash only" signs. Hand washing sink in bar is missing. Manager states has signs and will post. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves in establishment showing rust.

#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Indoor walk in cooler floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.